John Frohnmayer
Fifth Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (1989-1992), National Endowment for the Arts · United States
John Frohnmayer is the Fifth Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (1989-1992) of National Endowment for the Arts. Frohnmayer is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at National Endowment for the Arts. Frohnmayer was born in 1942 in Medford and educated at Stanford University and University of Oregon School of Law.
John Edward Frohnmayer is a retired attorney and writer who served as the fifth chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 1989 to 1992 under President George H.W. Bush. Prior to the NEA, he was a lawyer specializing in First Amendment law and chairman of the Oregon State Arts Commission.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of John Frohnmayer has spanned his tenure at the National Endowment for the Arts, including controversies over grant decisions and decency standards in the early 1990s, as well as subsequent reflections on his career and work as a novelist. The headlines suggest ongoing interest in his role during contentious debates over federal arts funding and artistic expression, alongside more recent interviews discussing his literary pursuits and perspectives on the arts.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 1, 1942 · Medford
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Stanford University, University of Oregon School of Law
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John Frohnmayer: FAQ
- Who is John Frohnmayer?
- John Frohnmayer is the Fifth Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (1989-1992) of National Endowment for the Arts, based in United States.
- Where did John Frohnmayer work previously?
- Earlier roles include National Endowment for the Arts (CEO, until 1992).
- Where was John Frohnmayer educated?
- John Frohnmayer studied at Stanford University, University of Oregon School of Law.